The LLM International Law and Development provides an opportunity for any student interested in the issues faced by developing states in the international order to obtain in depth knowledge of the field. The course offers a series of specialist modules that cover the most critical issues in the area. A specialised module on Law, Development and the International Community forms the basis of some of the key questions that need to be asked in relation to the position of developing states, such as human rights, environmental law, or international commercial law. The variety of courses provided as well as the quality of the teaching make the LLM International Law and Development offered in Nottingham a particularly rich and complete learning experience. The expertise of the academic team reflects the high standards of teaching in the key areas studied in the course: Dr Cloatre has significant experience of empirical research in developing states, and currently researches and publishes on issues surrounding health, the environment and development; Dr LaChimia’s expertise relates to aid regulation, and she has acted as consultant for the European Commission and Action Aid on this matter; Professor Footer co-author of Governance, development and globalization : a tribute to Lawrence Tshuma (2000), has in depth knowledge and experience of law and economic development, and worked for several years at the International Development Law Organization ; Professor O’Flaherty, editor of. The human rights field operation: law, theory and practice(2006), has led extensive research on human rights in practice; Peter Davies and Michael Bowman, co-editor of International Law and the Conservation of Biological Diversity (1996) have researched and taught on environmental issues ranging from climate change to biodiversity protection. Since its introduction in 1987, our LLM programme has continued to grow in popularity and prestige. Offering a wide and diverse range of over 50 options, the programme now attracts some 150 to 180 candidates each year, from more than 50 countries, confirming its status as one of the leading and most exciting LLM programmes available.

Postgraduates in Law find themselves faced with a range of choices when it comes to selecting a career. Some will have a very clear idea from an early stage as to what employment path they wish to pursue, while others may take some years to find the role that is right for them. No matter what your initial choice may be, you will find that the abilities that you have developed during your time at the University of Nottingham will have equipped you well for the demanding and often highly changeable nature of the twenty-first century workplace. Our postgraduate students move into an extraordinarily wide range of careers following their time in the School of Law. Many graduates either go into the legal profession or return to their previous legal careers with their experience and prospects enhanced by their experiences on the course. A large number work with NGOs or return to their countries with the skills and experience that will help them add to the future development of that country. Of course, some students decide to remain in academe and begin a PhD programme, often remaining at the University of Nottingham, and some use the skills they have acquired to teach. Average starting salary and career progression In 2013, 90% of postgraduates in the School of Law who were available for employment had secured work or further study within six months of graduation. The average starting salary was £20,333 with the highest being £25,000.